Yup it finally happened - my computer finally took it's last breath and retired officially. Soooo there is a new one in the house and I'm limping along trying to figure it out waiting for my techy guy who is so patient with me as I learn the ropes of a new computer to help me out. Hopefully next week things will make so much more sense to me. I like to think I'm a person who doesn't mind change - but when it comes to this techy stuff - not a fan of change lol. Plus there's a new phone looming on the horizon as well - between the two that should put me over the techy edge.
So on to more pleasant more things. A few of you asked in the comments about this quilt
That quilt is from a pattern called Christmas Sampler by Farmhouse Threads. I know the person I purchased it from tweaked a few things from the pattern but I can't tell you what she changed. Hope that helps those out who were interested. I was going to answer all the comments back to you - but with the passing of my computer I'm going to pass on that from last week and will be better this week.
So here we are in the second week of 2016 already - what do I hope to accomplish this year. Well first off I like to think of 2016 as the year of the finish - those UFO's lurking in the closet that I still like so much and just need to get finished up. I did end 2015 with a finish so that was a good way to end the year. This one is called Merry Christmas Garden by Gail Pan Designs
Not the best picture and as you can see the binding wasn't handstitched down yet - but I decided to hang it while it was waiting for me to finish it up. I choose to only do four of the six applique blocks and not add the borders so that it would fit on a specific wall. Oh the joys of open concept living - very few walls for hanging things. It was a fun piece to stitch - lots of applique in both wool and cotton - it's what makes my heart go pitty pat. Other quilt on the finish it up list is one called Comfort and Joy by Silver Thimble Quilt Co. What a joy it was to pull it out of the box and have more blocks completed than I thought. This will be done for next Christmas
Over the weekend I spent some time writing down some goals for 2016 that I hope to accomplish in different areas around the farmhouse and in personal growth. One of them is of course the UFO's lurking in the closet. I look forward to having lots of show and tell with you all this year. I laid out a plan for each room in the house to tweak and do somethings that I want to finish up certain areas - I plan on sharing that with you as well. Simplfying seems like such an overused word - but there's lots of stuff around here that could go live in other homes. I swore no more sales but I might have one more left in me lol, time will tell. The rest of the plan you'll just have to pop in to see during the rest of the year. Easier not to put it out there - although pressure can certainly be a motivator can't it lol.
Have you noticed the bold letter word. That's my word for the year - ACCOMPLISH - to bring to its goal or conclusion; carry out; perform; finish: I think that speaks for what I hope to do in 2016. I'm excited about this year and the promise it holds.
Do you have a word for 2016 to help guide you for this year. I hope you join me in the journey and have success in reaching your goals.
See you next Wednesday and have a great week.
Dang, I love that first quilt. Have to work on finishing some others first tho. It's so hard...... Love you word..Might have to adopt it myself. It's definitely the "year of the finish" for me!
Posted by: Anne Bryson | January 13, 2016 at 07:10 PM
I hear you on the computer thing, it's a love hate relationship with me. The Christmas quilt is a fantastic finish. There will be many more for you this year. I'm looking forward to the same. Your word is very inspiring.
Posted by: Wendy | January 13, 2016 at 08:24 PM
Your quilts are adorable! Can you please come to my life, do the reflection, and come up with my goals LOL? Good Luck with your goals - I'm looking forward to going along on your journey -- it's always fun!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 14, 2016 at 06:19 AM
I LOVE your quilts and look forward to seeing the one for next year when it's completed. Your goals sound exactly like mine, all the way down to the tasks in each room. I haven't started working on any of mine yet though.
May Your Day be Creative and Bright,
D~~~~
Posted by: Donna Keller | January 14, 2016 at 08:05 AM
Wonderful pic in your header, Karen! Good luck with your new computer. We have always had Macs so thank goodness there is not much of a learning curve when we have to get a new one as they make everything look the same. Your Comfort and Joy is looking great...I especially love that snowman block.
Posted by: Claire | January 14, 2016 at 08:22 AM
You quilts always have a lovely WOW factor. I look forward to the photos of all the tweaks you do to your home since decorating is not in my bag of tricks. My word for the year is "kindness" good luck on the tech stuff...have you tried rebooting, LOL
Posted by: Anna | January 14, 2016 at 08:53 AM
All of your quilts are stunning! I hope to do a lot more quilting this year! I got caught up in that Lori Holt sew along last Christmas, and then the Vintage Farm sew along recently. But I sit here I my sewing room looking at all of those blocks....and I will never put them together. Why? Because they were not done in my colors. Had I done them in the colors I live with in my home, I would have loved them. But noooooo, I had to try something different.
so, on to other things.
Happy day Karen!
xo Kris
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2016 at 09:28 AM
Love your post and your word for 2016. I think that is a good word for me too. Can't wait to see your tweaks. I too have some things in mind for our home, lots of tweaking, maybe that should be my word for this year:)
Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Connie | January 14, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Enjoyed reading your post today Karen, it actually made me laugh! I love, LOVE all your Christmas quilts, they are wonderful - and I'm totally with you on working on some finishes for 2016!~
Happy Sewing!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | January 14, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Love these quilts! I guess I'll have to add the Christmas Garden one to my list of must stitch... accomplish is a great word for this year!
Posted by: Sharon B. | January 15, 2016 at 03:24 AM
thanks for the name of the quilt from Farmhouse Threads,I do like their patterns. Good luck with your accomplishments.
there are just so many things I want to do and hopefully this is the year Thank you for your inspiration.
Posted by: Kristie | January 15, 2016 at 05:40 AM
I am not a sewer nor a quilter. I am looking at your quilt "Merry Christmas Garden" and am amazed by all the intricate detail. Did you do all that yourself? Your talent is amazing.
I have been reading you blog for some time, miss your posting of recipes because I have gotten some good ones from your site.
I hope your New Years resolution come to fruition this year and wishing you good health and happiness.
Posted by: Anna | January 19, 2016 at 03:06 PM